North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Inc
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What it says it does
NCLCV PROTECTS THE HEALTH & QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS BY: ADVOCATING FOR SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES THAT PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES, HOLDING ELECTED LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DECISIONS, MOBILIZING VOTERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES, AND ELECTING ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS.
- Income
- $3.7 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $145,620, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1.3 million spent. Info & Education Program: publish weekly e-newsletters for 10000 members regarding NC and national environmental issues, host annual event highlighting environmental champions, public education on environmental issues, media outreach, reports, events, publish e-newsletter for legislators, member services. Engage activists and members on key state and federal policy issues.
- $1.1 million spent. Accountability & Political program: Staff and members engage in efforts to hold NC legislators accountable for environmental decisions, publish approx 3000 legislative scorecards, engage over 40,000 online activists, engage voters in the democratic process, inform members of endorsements, work to elect pro-conservation candidates for legislative and statewide office.
- $117,365 spent. Influencing policy program: staff/volunteers performed legislative & non-legislative activities including research, education, lobbying, and policy development. Published weekly e-newsletter for decision-makers. Work with various coalitions of environmental and allied groups to develop strategy and advocate on key environmental issues. Educate and engage citizens and members on key environmental policies. Long term objective is to pass sound environmental legislation and strong, equitable environmental protections for all North Carolinians.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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